Beach party organisers face being prosecuted
THE people responsible for hosting a beach party near Sweeting’s Cay over the weekend will be brought to court for organising a large public gathering in breach of the COVID-19 emergency orders, police said.
BPL Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 30th August: Freeport
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78 new COVID-19 cases reported on Saturday
The Ministry of Health reported on Saturday that there were 78 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Dr Philip Thompson dies age 72
The sudden passing of Dr Philip Thompson has been described as a major loss not only to the medical community, but also to the culture of Junkanoo on Grand Bahama.
$10m allocated for PMH renovations
THE government has allocated ten million dollars for renovations to be completed at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Health Minister Renward Wells announced on Friday.
Officials believe cases “are levelling”
DESPITE a recent uptick of positive COVID-19 cases in New Providence, Chief Medical Officer Dr Pearl McMillan said data has shown that the island is experiencing a reduction of infected cases.
COVID phased approach will rely on metrics
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis has suggested that in order for omni buses in the country to again operate, certain health metrics have to be met in the country’s COVID-19 fight.
PM says Dorian clean-up essentially 'completed'
NEARLY a year after Hurricane Dorian devastated Abaco and Grand Bahama, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said clean-up is essentially “complete” on those islands.
Derelict vehicles in Freeport under notice for removal
Over 160 derelict vehicles in Freeport residential areas are under notice for removal to a designated disposal site identified by the Grand Bahama Port Authority.
Woman violated curfew 'to clear her head'
A magistrate on Friday discharged a woman who claimed she violated the curfew because she needed to go for a walk to “clear her head”.
Fined for marijuana possession
A 25-year-old man who was caught with an ounce of marijuana was fined $700 in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
Man jailed for stealing woman's car battery
A 30-year-old man who stole and sold a woman’s car battery to make money to buy drugs was sentenced to nine months in prison on Friday.
20,000 backyard farming kits for Grand Bahama
Minister of Agriculture Michael Pintard is on target to distributing 20,000 backyard kits on Grand Bahama as part of an “aggressive” backyard farming programme recently launched by the government.
Celebrating 150 years
ST Paul’s Baptist Church on Bernard Road will celebrate its 150th anniversary this Sunday.
Magistrate urges public to be more careful
DEPUTY Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes yesterday urged the public to “exercise better judgment” to avoid being brought before the courts for violating the emergency orders.
